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Easy Baked Teriyaki Salmon for a Quick Dinner

Close-up of a perfectly cooked piece of teriyaki salmon covered in a thick, glossy glaze, topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
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Make this simple, flavorful baked teriyaki salmon with a sweet and savory glaze. This recipe is quick, healthy, and perfect for a weeknight meal served with rice and vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (slurry)
  • Optional: Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Continue to cook and stir for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens into a glaze. Remove from heat.
  5. Place the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Brush half of the teriyaki glaze evenly over the tops of the salmon fillets.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove the salmon from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze.
  9. Return to the oven and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time depends on fillet thickness.
  10. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving immediately with rice and steamed vegetables.

Notes

  • To make this recipe gluten-free, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
  • For a slightly different flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce with pineapple juice for a hint of tropical sweetness.
  • You can pan-sear the salmon instead of baking; cook skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, flip, brush with glaze, and cook for 2-3 more minutes.

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